Postdoc in Plant Molecular Evolution and Ecology:
A postdoc is available to study molecular evolutionary
genetics of Arabis fecunda, a wild relative of Arabidopsis.
We are studying population differentiation and DNA sequence
variation at several loci. Regulatory genes controlling
initiation of flowering have pleiotropic effects on
fecundity and age of first reproduction. In addition,
resistance to fungal pathogens is influenced by activity of
chitinase, a pathogenic response protein that hydrolyzes
fungal cell walls. Analysis of DNA sequence polymorphisms
will permit inferences of factors affecting
molecular evolution and its ecological consequences.
This position entails laboratory work in molecular evolution
during most of the year, and field studies of wild
populations during the summer. Applicants should be
experienced with methods of molecular biology and concepts
of evolutionary genetics. In addition, candidates must be
willing to conduct field work in mountainous areas of
western Montana during the summer.
For further information contact:
Thomas Mitchell-Olds
e-mail: tmo at popgen.biology.umt.edu
phone: 607-275-0065
Permanent address:
Division of Biological Sciences
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
Address for correspondence until 1 June 1994:
Section of Genetics and Development
Biotechnology Building
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
